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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,212.90 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,212.90 and 443.56 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,212.90 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,212.90 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,212.90 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 537,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,993.92/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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